as in floated
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
claimed that the UFO hovered a moment, then spun off into space at incredible speed
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Recent Examples of hovered
Bonds, which have hovered for a week after a ripping rally , and could struggle if attention returns to stickier inflation?
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Following the exercise’s finale, two drones carrying Russian and Belarusian flags hovered in front of spectators.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
While a helicopter hovered above Saint Tropez, visitors in the ‘adrenaline lounge’ paced about wearing Saint Tropez chic summer attire and a wide range of Swiss watches.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The program’s revenues — which have hovered around $4 billion annually in recent years — go to support public transit, wildfire prevention, and housing, in addition to the high speed rail.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
A couple of lanky students from the Tandon School of Engineering hovered by the shelf, considering a box of disco balls up top.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition to the newfound in-state rivalry, a sense of nostalgia hovered over pregame activities.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Dew points have hovered in the mid-60s, a sign of sticky conditions that could fuel downpours.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Following the exercise’s finale, two drones carrying Russian and Belarusian flags hovered in front of spectators.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
While a helicopter hovered above Saint Tropez, visitors in the ‘adrenaline lounge’ paced about wearing Saint Tropez chic summer attire and a wide range of Swiss watches.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The program’s revenues — which have hovered around $4 billion annually in recent years — go to support public transit, wildfire prevention, and housing, in addition to the high speed rail.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
A couple of lanky students from the Tandon School of Engineering hovered by the shelf, considering a box of disco balls up top.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition to the newfound in-state rivalry, a sense of nostalgia hovered over pregame activities.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Dew points have hovered in the mid-60s, a sign of sticky conditions that could fuel downpours.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovered
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The White House has floated a goal of 3,000 daily ICE arrests, raising concerns among advocates who say such quotas encourage indiscriminate enforcement practices and undermine due process protections.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kennedy floated a full-on ban against pharmaceutical ads during last year’s election cycle.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Silvetti was shown his first MLS yellow card two minutes later and shortly thereafter launched his first shot, a powerful right-footer from outside the box that sailed wide right.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the former Jacksonville tight end has sailed closer to Jared Leto — a performance that’s hard to watch.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not wanting to run immediately after the season, Jenkins instead swam to get in his cardio work.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Herald also found a pile of wet clothes, two children’s backpacks and food at the end of a street in Tavernier where the ocean meets the shore, suggesting the group swam to land and changed into dry clothing.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Given time, a loyal fanbase might have slowly drifted toward new shows and obsessions.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Occasionally a curious polar bear meandered near camp, which was always changing as the ice floe buckled and drifted across the Arctic Ocean.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bird glided through the air, skimming the water for prey.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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With a garland of white flowers in front of him, a lone rower kneeling in a wooden canoe glided toward the DuSable Bridge docks.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Hovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hovered. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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